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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.64, 33,458.12 and 14,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.64, 33,458.12 and 14,175.14 is: 19,558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.64 : 33,458.12 = 14,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.64/33,458.12 = 14,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.64x = 33,458.12 × 14,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.64x = 474,273,350.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,273,350.13/24,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.76

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